I FELT LIKE A LOCAL!

In the 15 years I've attended the Fernandina Shrimp Festival -- Never had I been to Opening Night! Never will I miss it again!


I felt just like a local, Friday night, as I became a part of the excitement and the sea of people negotiating their way down Centre Street.

We could hear the KGB Band in the distance beckoning us onward while the Pirates handed out beads and directions.

We followed the crowds often on our tip-toes and stretching our necks to see where and what was happening and how we could get there quickly. Managing to stay together -- we took our final position in anticipation of the firework display and were not disappointed.

The oooh's and aaah's poured from the mixed crowd as our eyes remained glued skyward until the spectacular grand finale!

The night was cool and perfect for our first opening night. We shall come again!